Montana Supreme Court Blocks Trans Care Law

The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to temporarily block a law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, citing potential violations of the state’s constitutional right to privacy. The case will proceed to trial in Missoula, where two transgender teens and their families, represented by the ACLU and Lambda Legal, challenge the law. Advocates for the teens celebrated the ruling as a victory, emphasizing the importance of access to critical healthcare for transgender youth. Meanwhile, Montana's Attorney General's office criticized the decision, arguing it risks the wellbeing of children and claiming recent scientific developments support the law. The ruling is part of a broader national debate on transgender rights, with similar laws being contested in other states, including Tennessee. The Montana Supreme Court's decision reflects ongoing tensions over healthcare access and the rights of transgender individuals.